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What does it mean to be a man in Australia? Research shows that the pressure on men to follow outdated stereotypes of masculinity is contributing to their anxiety, depression, risky drinking and...
Research and publications
8 min read
14 Oct 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/masculinities-and-health
As part of VicHealth's This Girl Can campaign, we've put together this practical guide to give you advice, suggestions, hints and tips to help more women and girls in your local area to get...
Research and publications
1 min read
8 Mar 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/helping-women-and-girls-get-active
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Research and publications
4 min read
5 Aug 2019
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/resources/vichealth-strategies/vichealth-tobacco-strategy-2019-2023
Creating safer and healthier communities We all want safe, inclusive and friendly communities across Victoria – where everyone is empowered to be healthy and reach their full potential. That’s...
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2 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/funding/alcohol-harm-prevention-grant-2023-recipients
This article was originally published in the Sunday Herald Sun on January 15, 2023. Authored by Dr Sandro Demaio   In early December 2022, a 12 year old boy called a Victorian health...
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5 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/opinion-pieces/lets-all-tackle-vaping-scourge-harming-kids
Quit, VicHealth, and Cancer Council Victoria applaud today’s announcement from the Victorian Government to introduce a retail licensing scheme to protect Victorians from the harms of tobacco.  
Media release
3 min read
28 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/media-releases/victorian-tobacco-retail-licensing-scheme-commitment
Tobacco smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Victoria. It costs 4000 lives and $5 billion each and every year. World-leading innovation – led by VicHealth...
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2 min read
30 Nov 2016
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/preventing-tobacco-use
Preventing violence before it occurs is our framework for action on preventing violence against women. Based on global evidence, the framework highlights the following three themes for...
Programs and projects
2 min read
8 Oct 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/programs-and-projects/vichealth-framework-for-preventing-violence-against-women
When it comes to our brain, even when we drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, nearly every part of our brain matter is negatively affected, resulting in both short- and long-term...
Article
4 min read
29 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-brain
The key finding of this research report suggests that any variation to current rates of alcohol excise would be a cost-effective healthcare intervention.Download:Resource 1: Strengthening the...
Research and publications
1 min read
16 Nov 2014
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/news-publications/research-publications/strengthening-evidence-base-volumetric-taxation-alcohol
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